The Human Canvas

Author : Karala Barendregt
Publisher : Impact
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Art
ISBN : 1440337004

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The Human Canvas by Karala Barendregt Pdf

"From fine art to fashion and from advertising to competition, the world of bodypainting is vast and beautiful. With [this book] you will get front row seats to the pageantry of mind-blowing images from accomplished artists around the world ... With gorgeous images and inside peeks into the minds and processes of the artists, this book will inspire and amaze you ... The World Bodypainting Festival in Austria has been one of the driving forces in bodypainting over the past two decades. This event hosts the World Bodypainting Championships and has distinguished and encouraged the art form ... It has brought together a massive artistic community with years of history, creativity and experience. Imagine a painter who can create an image from an idea in the fullness of color, design and expression, and then imagine this artist asking their canvas to sing, dance or scream"--Publisher's description.

Author : Art Wolfe
Publisher : Earth Aware Editions
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : Photography
ISBN : 168383819X

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Human Canvas by Art Wolfe Pdf

Human Canvas combines Wolfe’s world-famous photography with his exquisite painting to create a groundbreaking collection of body art. What does it mean to be human? In Human Canvas, Art Wolfe uses his exceptional photography and his background in fine-art painting to transform skin into an abstract landscape. Inspired by the body-painting traditions of indigenous peoples Wolfe has photographed worldwide, and particularly those in Ethiopia and Papua New Guinea, Wolfe set out to present his own take on this art form and explore concepts of universal beauty. Through the use of lines, patterns, textures, and unusual points of view, Wolfe abstracts the human form and creates a unique and captivating look of the human body as art. The result is an energized expression of both artistic mastery and cultural impact. Over his expansive career, Wolfe has traveled to every continent. He has ventured from 19,000-foot heights on Mount Everest to the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia, 410 feet below sea level, as well as deep into sacred lands on the Tibetan Plateau, the Indian subcontinent, and the desert Southwest. He has visited indigenous tribes deep in the Amazon rainforest, high in the Baliem Valley in Western New Guinea, and in Ethiopia’s arid Omo River valley. Each new group of people he connected with showed him that, despite our cultural differences, inside we’re all just human. Through this fearless effort by a photographer uniquely qualified by study and life experiences in the cultural and artistic worlds, Wolfe manages to universalize the concept of human beyond race, gender, politics, or any other differentiating feature.

Author : Jeff Gothelf,Josh Seiden
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781491953570

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Lean UX by Jeff Gothelf,Josh Seiden Pdf

UX design has traditionally been deliverables-based. Wireframes, site maps, flow diagrams, content inventories, taxonomies, mockups helped define the practice in its infancy.Over time, however, this deliverables-heavy process has put UX designers in the deliverables business. Many are now measured and compensated for the depth and breadth of their deliverables instead of the quality and success of the experiences they design. Designers have become documentation subject matter experts, known for the quality of the documents they create instead of the end-state experiences being designed and developed.So what's to be done? This practical book provides a roadmap and set of practices and principles that will help you keep your focus on the the experience back, rather than the deliverables. Get a tactical understanding of how to successfully integrate Lean and UX/Design; Find new material on business modeling and outcomes to help teams work more strategically; Delve into the new chapter on experiment design and Take advantage of updated examples and case studies.

Author : Walter Sickert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105124279758

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Walter Richard Sickert by Walter Sickert Pdf

Author : Nancy J. Hajeski,Marcel Brousseau,Lisa Purcell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-05
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781629142944

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Art on Skin by Nancy J. Hajeski,Marcel Brousseau,Lisa Purcell Pdf

A celebration of all things tattoo, this visually appealing wealth of tattoo knowledge will have you running for the nearest tattoo artist. The twenty-first century has seen a boom in tattooing, with millions of American’s—23 percent of them—boasting ink on their body. This popular pastime is not something to be taken lightly, as there are dozens of aspects to consider when planning your ink. Art on Skin helps with that planning by detailing the different types of art, ink, and artists that pervade the industry. Using striking visuals, Art on Skin showcases the beauty of the art of tattooing and aids in the choosing of a style, with detailed descriptions of the many different styles of tattoos, including fine art, cartoon characters, wildlife, and many more. The full-color photographs within these pages will leave you with dreams of your own pieces, and stories from others who have lived the tattoo experience will keep you from stumbling upon unwelcome surprises. This is the perfect book for tattoo lovers and prospective tattoo junkies of all kinds.

Author : Art Wolfe,Martha Hill
Publisher : Amphoto Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-02
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9780770433758

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The New Art of Photographing Nature by Art Wolfe,Martha Hill Pdf

A new spin on the classic guide to composing stunning images of nature and wildlife What is the difference between a good picture and a great one? In this fully revised edition of the classic bestseller The Art of Photographing Nature, master photographer Art Wolfe and former Audubon photo editor Martha Hill team up to explain the art of composing images of enduring beauty. Against a backdrop of more than 250 photographs of nature, wildlife, and landscapes, they share insights and advice about what works and what doesn’t, and how small changes can take an image from ordinary to extraordinary. Throughout, all-new tips from digital imaging expert Tim Grey show readers how to make the most of digital technology, whether by choosing the right color space, understanding sensor size, or removing distracting elements in post-processing. The result is an invaluable collection of expert advice updated for the modern age.

Author : Karala Barendregt
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-16
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781440337123

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The Human Canvas by Karala Barendregt Pdf

"The human body is the most beautiful thing to us, both inside and out." --Nick & Brian Wolfe Inside the Magical World of Bodypainting From fine art to fashion and from advertising to competition, the world of bodypainting is vast and beautiful. With The Human Canvas you will get front row seats to the pageantry of mind-blowing images from accomplished artists around the world. Many of these artists have won the coveted championship at the World Bodypainting Festival and every one holds a special place within this secret, joyful world of creativity and art. With gorgeous images and inside peeks into the minds and processes of the artists, this book will inspire and amaze you. This book was inspired by the World Champion artists Brian Wolfe, who succumbed in his fight against pancreatic cancer in October 2013. A portion of the proceeds from this project will go to support Brian Wolfe's wife and young daughter. About the World Bodypainting Festival The World Bodypainting Festival in Austria has been one of the driving forces in bodypainting over the past two decades. This event hosts the World Bodypainting Championships and has distinguished and encouraged the art form. Receiving hundreds of hours of broadcast time each year, the World Bodypainting Festival has carried this art form into the consciousness of everyday people on almost every continent. It has brought together a massive artistic community with years of history, creativity and experience. "Imagine a painter who can create an image from an idea in the fullness of color, design and expression, and then imagine this artist asking their canvas to sing, dance or scream." --Karala B.

Author : Michael Spitzer
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526602749

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The Musical Human by Michael Spitzer Pdf

A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK 'Full of delightful nuggets' Guardian online 'Entertaining, informative and philosphical ... An essential read' All About History 'Extraordinary range ... All the world and more is here' Evening Standard 165 million years ago saw the birth of rhythm. 66 million years ago came the first melody. 40 thousand years ago Homo sapiens created the first musical instrument. Today music fills our lives. How we have created, performed and listened to music throughout history has defined what our species is and how we understand who we are. Yet it is an overlooked part of our origin story. The Musical Human takes us on an exhilarating journey across the ages – from Bach to BTS and back – to explore the vibrant relationship between music and the human species. With insights from a wealth of disciplines, world-leading musicologist Michael Spitzer renders a global history of music on the widest possible canvas, from global history to our everyday lives, from insects to apes, humans to artificial intelligence. 'Michael Spitzer has pulled off the impossible: a Guns, Germs and Steel for music' Daniel Levitin 'A thrilling exploration of what music has meant and means to humankind' Ian Bostridge

Author : Rabjot Singh Isher
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1688902295

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Canvas of Life by Rabjot Singh Isher Pdf

This collection of short stories capture the journey of different characters through various emotions, feelings, experiences & the mystery of Life itself. They represent the vulnerability as well the inherent strength of being human and is simply an effort to appreciate & celebrate LIFE in totality. Therefore, you will easily correlate with the confusion of Lauren as she experiences changes within herself & continuously sees a man in her dream for no specific reason. You will feel excited to unravel the mystery faced by Rachit when he finds a strange draft research paper in his father's almirah, which immediately attracts him. You will experience the shock of Nandita when she suddenly watches something in the pages of a book and blurts, 'this is impossible'. You will understand the suffering of Aaron caused by his repeated nightmares & his disappearance to some remote location.All these stories explore the details of human life in the background of Human Psychology, Science & Spirituality. In some way, the essence of the stories address the age old question of what it means to be human?

Author : Collier Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1892733978

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Human Canvas, Special Edition by Collier Brown Pdf

An homage to commitment, team work and the full collaborative twelve (12) artist creation culminating in "Human Canvas", a unique production by 21st Editions inspired by Wesley Channell's interpretations of some of the great Modern artists of the 20th Century. A unique collection of fifty-eight (58) 17.75" x 11.28" dye-sublimation prints in aluminum, with ten modular leather display folders that allow plates to be interchanged. And, with a tirelessly hand constructed binding inspired by Channell's "Pollock Inspired I". All housed in a unique full leather cabinet with a meticulous handmade multi-color leather design.

Author : Gary Lee Heard,David Cultrara
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Art
ISBN : PSU:000053464521

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Body Art by Gary Lee Heard,David Cultrara Pdf

Gary Lee Heard presents over 200 striking images of people with tattoos, accompanied by quotes offered by the subjects themselves.

Author : Jody Summers
Publisher : Js Books Publishing
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0989107906

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Dark Canvas by Jody Summers Pdf

When artist, Kira McGovern mixes paints with the ashes of the dead, she discovers her extraordinary gift, bit it also leads her to some horrifying crimes in this pshchological thriller of a novel.

Author : Srdja Popovic,Sophia A. McClennen
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781501756061

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Pranksters vs. Autocrats by Srdja Popovic,Sophia A. McClennen Pdf

The Lawrence and Lynne Brown Democracy Medal, presented by the McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State, recognizes outstanding individuals, groups, and organizations that produce innovations to further democracy in the United States or around the world. The 2020 Brown Democracy Medal winner, Srdja Popovic, was a leader in the revolution that brought down the Milošević regime in Serbia and he continues to help protestors around the world learn effective, sometimes humorous, nonviolent tactics. In 2020, he teamed up with Sophia A. McClennen to study the concept of "dilemma actions," which offers a structured, strategic approach to fighting back against authoritarianism, as well as for defending democracy.

Author : Jeff Davidson,Jeff Davidson, MBA, CMC
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1633570010

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No More Peanut Butter Sandwiches by Jeff Davidson,Jeff Davidson, MBA, CMC Pdf

What if the challenges, struggles, and trials in your life turned out to be God's stage for the biggest blessing of your life? What if the circumstances that bewildered and frustrated you the most brought you the closest you had ever been to God?

Author : Art Wolfe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0937649120

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Photographing Nature by Art Wolfe Pdf